England's one-day squad return home on Monday having secured a well-deserved series win in Sri Lanka, their first major series triumph in 20 years on the sub-continent.
Below, we look at each player's contribution and rate their performances during the five-match series:
ALASTAIR COOK (Essex)
Restored to the side after being dropped for the final match of the home series against India, the 22-year-old left-hander once again struggled to make his mark during the early stages, with Chaminda Vaas dismissing him cheaply twice. His determined 80 in the series-clinching fourth match will have gone a long way towards helping with his development. 6/10
PHIL MUSTARD (Durham, wkt)
Called into the squad after Matt Prior broke his right thumb during the ICC World Twenty20 tournament, Mustard was given the role of trying to get England's innings off to a flying start. Struggled alongside most of the top-order batsmen in both sides because of the slow wickets and averaged just 17.8, but adapted well behind the stumps. May find it difficult to retain his place in New Zealand. 5
IAN BELL (Warwickshire)
Like many of the other top-order batsmen, struggled to assert himself on slow wickets and failed to contribute an innings of note. It was a big disappointment after his man-of-the-series performances against India, but was energetic in the field and contributed to three run-outs during the series. 6
KEVIN PIETERSEN (Hampshire)
Looked tired and disinterested for the majority of the series as the gruelling effects of England's long schedule took their toll, but responded when his team needed him with an unbeaten 63 in the series-clinching fourth match. 6
PAUL COLLINGWOOD (Durham, capt)
Coped well with the demands of being captain, bowler, batsman and best fielder and flies home with the satisfaction of a major series triumph. Proved very effective with the ball until his shoulder problem impacted in the final match, but failed to register a major innings and will be aiming to improve on that record when he returns for the Test series. 7
OWAIS SHAH (Middlesex)
Has quickly developed into a key member of the side batting at number six and his brilliant 82 in the second match to help England bounce back from their opening-match mauling set the tone for the rest of the series. Failed to repeat that effort in the later games, but returns home as an established member of the one-day line-up. 7
RAVI BOPARA (Essex)
Struggled to get much of an opportunity to impress batting at number seven, but showed enough promise to suggest he could move up the order once he gains more experience at the top level. Also filled in with the ball for the final two matches to suggest his bowling could develop into a threat. 6
GRAEME SWANN (Nottinghamshire)
Controversially selected ahead of Monty Panesar until he was ruled out with a hamstring strain for the final match, Swann more than justified his selection. Claimed seven tidy wickets, contributed useful runs at number eight, fielded well and claimed a man-of-the-match award. A superb comeback seven years after his only previous appearance and can now expect a return trip with the Test squad. 8
STUART BROAD (Nottinghamshire)
Another key experience in his development, the 21-year-old adapted alongside the other seamers to the requirements by bowling slower balls and mixing his pace. Claimed 11 wickets and contributed useful runs to England's win in Dambulla during the third match in the series. 7
RYAN SIDEBOTTOM (Nottinghamshire)
The outstanding player on either side and fully deserved his man-of-the-series award after claiming 12 wickets in the series and rarely allowing Sri Lanka's top order to dominate. Using variations of pace and different angles, Sidebottom's performances ensure he will be one of the first names on the team-sheet for the Test series. 9
JAMES ANDERSON (Lancashire)
Formed a useful new-ball partnership with Sidebottom, although he endured three successive matches without a wicket for the first time in his England career. Bounced back strongly with three wickets in the series-clinching game in Colombo and is now an integral part of an exciting attack in the one-day side. 7
MONTY PANESAR (Northamptonshire)
Only played the final match because of England's preference for Swann's all-round game, but bowled tidily and worked hard in the field. Still has plenty to learn about bowling in one-day cricket, but watching and learning in Sri Lanka will have helped his development. 6
Also in squad but did not play: Dimitri Mascarenhas (Hampshire), Luke Wright (Sussex), Chris Tremlett (Hampshire).
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